ESCI 443 Principles of Soil Science

Exploration of the fundamental physical, chemical, biological, and spatial properties of soils and processes governing soil formation, development, and differentiation. Soil classification, mapping, conservation, management practices, and human influence on soil quality and productivity. Lab activities will include collection and geochemical analysis of soil samples. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week. One or more half-day field trips are required. This course is equivalent to GSCI 442 and credit will not be earned if this course has been previously taken.